William Donald O'Quinn

Dr. O’Quinn was a dentist for many years. He served in the United States Army and Navy as a dentist after he graduated. Billy was active in various sports. He was also an active member in the Christ Congregational Church, in which he was baptized by immersion at the age of 94!

He is survived by daughters, Ellen Sorrell and husband, Ryan from Granbury, Texas, Nancy Thomas of Apple Springs, Texas; granddaughters, Laura Stewart and husband, Scott of Austin, Texas, Nancy Cox and husband, Johnny of Tolar, Texas; grandson, Will Thomas of Katy, Texas; great-grandchildren, Liam and Sutton Stewart, Ellie Thomas, Nora Cox; sister, Mary Ellen Rowland; and numerous nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Flora Jean Thames O’Quinn (2011); sister, Ann Bynum; and brother-in-law, Dr. Pete Rowland.

Billy O’Quinn, a man with a love for all things spicy, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Billy had a zest for life and a mischievous sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him. He was an active and healthy individual who enjoyed nothing more than being a jokester, pointing his finger to get things done, and eating Morales enchiladas with hot sauce! He and Flora traveled extensively and loved their time at the beach. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family, who will remember him as a charming and vibrant soul who brought joy to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

He will be missed by his family and friends. A visitation with the family will be held at Christ Congregational Church, 105 Saddle Creek Dr., Lufkin, Texas, 1:30 -2:30pm, Saturday, December 16th. A private interment service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to

Operation Smile (online under Memorial Gifts), Museum of East Texas, 503 N. 2nd Street, Lufkin, TX 75901, and Christ Congregational Church, 105 Saddle Creek Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904.

Special thanks to Mr. Kilgore, neighbor, Jim and all his sweet caregivers.